United Kingdom, Dec. 12 -- James L. Brooks is "sure" Jack Nicholson will work again.

The One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest star hasn't appeared on screen since he starred in the writer-and-director's 2010 movie How Do You Know with Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd, but the filmmaker is hopeful they will work together again in the future.

James confirmed he is "very much in contact" with the 88-year-old acting legend.

He added to E! News: "I'm sure he'll be working again. I hope it's with me."

James didn't approach Jack to star in his new movie Ella McCay but that was due to the storyline.

He said: "There's no part in this film for anybody like Jack."

James has previously expressed his hope that Jack - who has made occasional appearance...